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Another day, another ‘quietway’ – but Twitter cyclist fears nightmare on Mare Street

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 12 December 2016 at 17:09
london fields cycleway

Hackney Cycling Campaign backs scheme branded ‘ridiculous’ by one anonymous campaigner – but suggests ‘safer’ traffic lights system

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Subverting the norm: Sean Spencer, director of neo-noir East End thriller Panic

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 12 December 2016 at 16:52

Director’s gritty debut feature looks to show a side of black masculinity rarely seen on screen, as well as explore themes of mental health and loneliness in cities

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Man arrested after BMW crashes through window of Hackney Pirates HQ

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 12 December 2016 at 16:01

Crew at education charity declare themselves unsinkable in upbeat tweet following chaotic scenes when car mounted pavement yesterday

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Stoke Newington flood – in pictures

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 12 December 2016 at 14:19

Deluge saw 350 people evacuated due to a burst water main, with residents of the Gibson Gardens estate taking matters into their own hands to save their homes

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Stoke Newington flood: How quick thinking neighbours saved Gibson Gardens homes

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 12 December 2016 at 12:45
Gibson Gardens resident: Trinidad Prieto

When water started rising, residents grabbed wood, pallets, bags of cement, potted plants and traffic cones to construct barrier

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Stoke Newington flood: burst water main sees 350 people evacuated

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 12 December 2016 at 10:30

Burst pipe leads to streets being submerged and forces 350 people to evacuate just two weeks before Christmas

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Grammar wars: Philip Glanville among speakers at Progress rally on schools

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 9 December 2016 at 13:04

Event in Parliament follows sparring between political opponents during Town Hall debate on ‘inclusive education’

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‘Let residents get their hands on cash for estate regeneration plans’

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 8 December 2016 at 17:23
Green Party politician Sian Berry

Green party politician Sian Berry champions ‘community led’ schemes as she accuses Sadiq Khan of ignoring tenants’ and leaseholders’ views

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Hackney Council abandons pledge to house seven Syrian refugee families by Christmas

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 8 December 2016 at 15:17
Philip Glanville.

Home Office delays blamed as Town Hall confirms only three families will receive sanctuary in the borough by end of year

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Julianna Barwick, Oslo Hackney, review: ‘vehement yet soporific’

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 8 December 2016 at 14:53
Julianna Barwick

A wondrous performance by the US ambient artist is powered by layer upon layer of vocals and keyboards, giving her intimate sound a sonic clout

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Hoxton’s growing taller: yet another residential tower set to sprout near Colville Estate

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 8 December 2016 at 13:56
Colville Estate

Hackney Council’s planning committee unanimously approves scheme which will contain 50 per cent affordable housing but which critics say will block light

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Juliet Jacques: ‘All women’s bodies are politicised’

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 8 December 2016 at 11:21

Hackney author’s moving memoir feels like a classic ‘coming of age’ story, detailing her difficult journey from lonely teenager to role model for the trans community

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‘Later potater!’ The uncommon history of the common spud

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 8 December 2016 at 10:20

From its origins in South America to the market stalls of Ridley Road, the potato is a much travelled root with a chequered past

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How to Date a Feminist, Arcola, review: ‘there was proper laughter, and lots of it’

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 6 December 2016 at 17:08

Unconventional romantic comedy attempts to deconstruct the patriarchy, one laugh at a time

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Council makes a splash with Britannia Leisure Centre plans

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 6 December 2016 at 15:12
A sculpture outside the Britannia Leisure Centre

Scheme funded by property sales has already drawn criticism, but mayor says keeping current building open is not an option

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Well Street Market relaunches in style following crowdfunding campaign

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 6 December 2016 at 14:13

Hundreds of residents as well as the mayors of Hackney and London celebrate grand reopening of the historic market where the founder of Tesco first plied his trade

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Christmas anarchy to reign supreme at the Rosemary Branch theatre

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 6 December 2016 at 10:46

The traditional panto is out as the Rosie gears up for its adults-only Christmas season featuring a trio of experimental shows by young theatremakers

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‘I love it!’ Hackney Empire’s new pantomime villain Sharon D. Clarke on ‘taking the boos’

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 5 December 2016 at 16:35

Hackney Empire pantomime regular Sharon D. Clarke has shed her fairy godmother skin to become the malevolent fairy Carabosse in this year’s show

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‘Let me entertain you (in Hackney)’ – Robbie Williams to perform one-off gig in borough

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 5 December 2016 at 16:35
St John at Hackney

Former member of Take That will be the latest high profile artist to play at St John at Hackney church

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‘Bitter disappointment’: Haggerston Baths campaigners react as dreams of reopening pool are dashed

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 5 December 2016 at 13:55
The exterior of the derelict Haggerston Baths building, which could now become home to space for creatives under developers' plans

None of the three proposals shortlisted by the council would involve bringing back the swimming facility, which closed 16 years ago, after talks broke down with potential operator of restored pool

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